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Another mystery this rig being a single tank chemical rig on a Model "T" Ford chassis. I am happy to report that I received e-mail regarding the Galveston rig that had been shown in the post previous to this one was built by Simms. As a result I have moved that picture to the Simms apparatus topic.

Another really interesting chemical and hose rig. There is something about this picture that makes me wonder if this apparatus was assigned to some government installation. The chassis is a White. Another photo grabbed from eBay.

Decatur, Indiana had this chemical and hose unit that was constructed on a locally built Decatur truck. The chemical tank and hose body could have easily been transferred from a horse drawn unit or maybe this was shipped out-of-town for a new, custom body.

Adams, Massachusetts operated this chemical & hose combination. The body looks like it could easily have been built by a "real" apparatus builder, but who? I sure wouldn't want to get the ground ladders down from this one!

Somehow I missed that part! Thanks for the tip. Now, does anyone know who built the body for the Adams rig? Here's another Massachusetts rig. Scituate operated this 1960's vintage Ford chassis rescue rig. Could this be a Lacey or so other company from the state?

Somehow I missed that part! Thanks for the tip. Now, does anyone know who built the body for the Adams rig? Here's another Massachusetts rig. Scituate operated this 1960's vintage Ford chassis rescue rig. Could this be a Lacey or so other company from the state?

Steve

I am not sure, but this looks similar to a vehicle the Waltham Aux Fire Dept used as a Lighting Plant. I thought they had obtained it from Marshfield and the body was built by the Farrar Fire Apparatus Co. Hope that gives you some leads anyway.There is a picture of the Waltham Piece on the Fire News Website that lists it as a 1973 former Marshfield Rescue 1. The body looks very similar. Perhaps Marshfield purchased it from Scituate in "73"

This city is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions! What do you mean "biblical"? What he means is Old Testament, Mr. Mayor. Real wrath of God type stuff! Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling! Forty years of darkness, earthquakes, and volcanos! The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifices, dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria!

A really sharp looking chemical rig for the SBFD. My guess would be that this is South Bend and that the apparatus is pre-1910. No idea who constructed the chassis or mounted the apparatus. Does anyone recognize this sharp looking unit?Image from eBay.